> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.earthdefenderstoolkit.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.earthdefenderstoolkit.com/device-setup/regular-computers.md). # Regular computers On regular machines the process is similar to formatting any computer. It's done through flashing a usb drive and getting it to boot through keyboard commands. **Recomended devices:** * [Zimaboard 432](https://shop.zimaboard.com/products/zimaboard-single-board-server-for-creators-8g-32gb-linux-windows-openwrt-pfsense-andorid-libreelec-development-board-low-cost-hackable-single-board-server) #### Needed hardware * Any spare computer with a storage that you can format, like old desktop or laptop machines with a hard-drive or ssd with at least 30Gb of storage * Any USB drive with at least 2Gbs of storage * Internet connection through ethernet cable * Keyboard * Monitor and cables #### Needed software * Image burner, recommended: [Balena Etcher](https://www.balena.io/etcher/) #### Preparing USB flash drive Download and use the **Generic x86\_64 (GPT)** image for regular amd machines at: [http://releases.earthdefenderstoolkit.com](http://releases.earthdefenderstoolkit.com/) Use the image burner to burn the image to the usb flash drive. #### Installing the Offline Toolkit * Insert the flashed USB into the computer * Insert the ethernet cable with Internet coming from your router into the computer * Discover how to trigger boot menu or how to enter BIOs and ajusting booting order * Select boot to happen throgh UEFI or USB, and the device should start setup * Setup can take several minutes depending on the computer's capabilities * Check the [Balena Dashboard](https://dashboard.balena-cloud.com/) for the device to come online, or check if a new WiFi hotspos has appeared * In case a long time has passed without anything happening, unplug and re-plug power supply In case you have problems with your setup, check the [Troubleshooting](/device-setup/troubleshooting.md) section. If everything worked, check [Syncing content](/device-usage/first-steps/syncing-content.md) to get content into your new Offline Toolkit. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.earthdefenderstoolkit.com/device-setup/regular-computers.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.